fire prevention

In 2013, there were 487,500 structure fires in the U.S., resulting in $9.5 billion in property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association. The good news is that structure fires are steadily declining, down from over 1 million in 1980, 624,000 in 1990, and 505,000 in 2000. But when you analyze the data, there are few main culprits of house fires in the U.S., most of which are entirely avoidable. Watch out for these seven fire hazards in your home. 1. Wiring In 2011, an estimated 47,700 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved...Read more